‘Brilliant’ backyard purchase that ‘takes the laborious work out of clearing garden’ now £30 off
Gardeners looking to keep their lawns tidy as autumn leaves begin to fall can save £30 on the Leaf Chief
The grass collector offers up to 29 litre of capacity(Image: Yimbly)
Gardeners keen to keep their lawns neat as autumn leaves start to drop can save nearly £30 on a smart garden gadget designed to make outdoor clean-up a breeze. The Drew & Cole Leaf Chief – Push Leaf and Grass Collector is now reduced to £79.99 from £99.99 at Yimbly – an online marketplace owned by Reach Plc, the parent company of this publication.
But shoppers can currently bag an extra 10% off with code AUTUMN10, bringing the price down to £72. The device operates by gathering leaves and grass cuttings as it’s pushed across the lawn, eliminating the need to rake everything into heaps before shifting it into garden waste bags. It boasts 291 specially crafted bristles that help lift and collect fallen leaves into an attached collection bag, while its 53cm-wide sweeping path lets users cover a larger area with each sweep.
The sweeper comes with a generous 100-litre detachable nylon bag, meaning green-fingered folk can gather plenty of leaves before needing to empty it. Once full, the bag can be removed using quick-click connectors and taken straight to a compost heap or garden waste bin.
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Another useful feature is the adjustable sweeping height, which can be altered using a control dial to accommodate different lawn conditions and levels of leaf coverage. Unlike electric leaf blowers or garden vacuums, the Leaf Chief operates entirely by hand, making it a quieter option that doesn’t require petrol, batteries, or a power supply.
While it’s especially handy during autumn, the tool can also gather grass cuttings, flower petals, cherry blossom and pine needles, so it could prove useful throughout spring and summer as well. Weighing in at 6.7kg and measuring 112cm by 67cm by 90cm, the sweeper has been designed with practical storage in mind, reports the Express.
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The Drew&Cole Leaf Chief – Push Leaf and Grass Collector can be picked up for an extra 10% off with code AUTUMN10
It can be stored upright to save on floor space and comes with an optional wall-mounted bracket for keeping it neatly stowed away in a shed or garage.
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QVC offers a slightly different option with the Thompson and Morgan 1800W 3-in-1 Garden Push Vac and Blower for £199.92. This one also can collect leaves and debris from pathways, but it has a motor that offers a powerful 1800W performance. It has four adjustable heights and a mulching function that prepares leaves for composting straight from the bag.
At Argos there is the Gardena Leaf and Grass Collector for £130. It has a 90 litre capacity, height adjustable settings and operates at a quiet level so it won’t cause disruption to neighbours or people close by.
“A brilliant piece of kit”
However, the Drew & Cole Leaf Chief – Push Leaf and Grass Collector has garnered high ratings across various platforms. Over at Yimbly, one shopper wrote: “What a brilliant piece of kit for anyone who has a lawn with trees and shrubs nearby. Takes all the hard work out of clearing the lawn.”
On Amazon, another individual penned as part of a more extensive review: “This has been an excellent garden tool, especially for clearing leaves off the lawn without damaging the grass underneath. We bought it mainly for autumn clean-ups, but it’s become something we use regularly throughout the year.”
A third chimed in: “Brilliant, so easy to use, and it’s making my leaf collecting so much easier. Definitely worth the money.”
It is said to be a space saving storage option for shoppers.(Image: Yimbly)
Some had slightly different views, with one person stating: “It is an ok product, other brands work the same, so keep your expectations low. It does pick up the leaves and other materials, but maybe about 80/90%, and these were very dry leaves. It may not be so good if it’s wet.”
Another added in a more detailed review: “This seems pretty damn good actually. I give it four stars because the instructions to put it together are not the clearest. It feels pretty sturdy. It’s a lot larger than I thought it was going to be, but it is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.”
The Drew & Cole Leaf Chief – Push Leaf and Grass Collector is available from Yimbly.
